Seekers

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Seekers

Knowledge is the path; life is the journey.
Leader	TBD
Population	TBD
Most common in	Lhavit
Reputation	Scribes, Sages and Explorers
Faction gods	Eyris
Stronghold	The Bharani Library

The Seekers are disciples of Eyris, intellectuals dedicated to maintaining and restoring the world's knowledge. They can be anywhere from scribe to spellsword and are often both, trained against the hostile realities of the Unforgiving. They are most renowned for their use of Lykata - the ability to unlock an object's hidden past through its djed.

Background

The Seekers were founded around 11 AV, shortly after the construction of Lhavit. All the libraries that'd ever been were long since immolated, wiped away by the wrath of Ivak. After conferring with Aysel and Talora, the city's Ethaefal patrons, it was decided that this travesty should never again come to pass. Through the aid of Zintila they constructed a library from skyglass, so it might weather even the darkest of storms. Since then it has flourished, accumulating knowledge for over five hundred years. All that wish to borrow from its iridescent halls must first give contribution before they might peruse of what is there.

The Bharani Library is a comprehensive collection of everything under the sun. So long as the information has value, it has a place there. Magical primers, architectural blueprints and famous journals are just a few examples of what can be found. The Seekers are not exclusively interested in the past, making the library incredibly useful for everyday citizens and scholars alike, setting them apart from other organizations. If it weren't for Kalea's rugged terrain, the organization would receive a far greater degree of attention. Though they still have interest in recovering lost information, information itself is what truly strikes their fancy.

The faction itself however, sprang from a bid for organization. Initially, the Seekers were nothing more than librarians, maintaining Bharani's shimmering halls and little else. In 15 AV, Eyris approached what is considered the very first Seeker and offered them a deal. So long as they completed a set of assigned tasks, they would be rewarded with favor and further, these tasks would uncover what was lost in the cataclysm and hidden throughout the land. The man eagerly agreed. Thus, the religious order was born and since then, those who join are initiated in much the same way.

The Seekers are advocates of culture, very often dreamers, and they are fascinated by the human condition.

Organization

The Seekers are broken up by rank and department. Very simply, those higher in rank are considered the supervisors of their lesser charges, encouraging growth and maintaining order. Disciples, thrice marked by Eyris, are considered the heads of their assigned departments and work closely with one another to achieve the Seekers' overarching goals.

There are very few restrictions placed on the Seeker. When within the library they are required to wear white, though as they ascend in rank they often don colorful accents to set themselves apart. Seekers are permitted to lead normal lives, to marry and have children and to drink and celebrate along with the rest of the city. They are quite unlike the Shinya in that regard. Their only requirement is to serve the will of Eyris by completing their assigned duties and choosing their focus.

Those who achieve the rank of Sage choose a primary focus for their research. This can literally pertain to any subject throughout the world. They apply for this focus by presenting it to the Disciples and either get approved or denied. Sages sometimes attempt three or four different foci before they're finally approved. The focus is granted based on the abilities of the individual and just how feasible research on the matter can be.

With my power, I can sense the past.

Ranks

Novitiate - These are the unmarked. They work throughout the various departments, growing their skills until they are approached with the Task. If the Goddess does not approach a Novitiate with their first mark within two seasons, they will be politely asked to leave.

Neophyte - Newly inducted and blessed with Lykata, the Neophyte chooses a department and begins their work, either taking up residence in the library or continuing to live on their own. They are too young to choose what is called a focus, something reserved for those who two marks or higher. But through their respective fields they begin to discover just what holds their interest.

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Departments

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Promotion

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How to Join

First rule of Fight Club...

Initiation

Don't talk about Fight Club.

Choosing a Department

Once gnosis-ified, you get to choose your career.

Recommended Skills

Variable

Informative Threads